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Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a powerful guard dog developed in 19th-century Britain from 60% Mastiff and 40% Bulldog, bred to track and hold poachers without biting. Strong, brave and devoted, it makes a loyal companion but needs firm training from puppyhood due to its stubborn, protective nature.
Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan Mastiff is an ancient, massive Italian breed known for its heavy wrinkles, drooping dewlap, and slobbering. Despite its daunting look, it is gentle, loyal, and devoted to family, needing early training and plenty of space.
Miniature Bull Terrier
The Miniature Bull Terrier, developed in 19th-century England, is the smallest of the Bull Terrier varieties. Despite its history as a fighting dog, it is sweet, devoted, and playful, though it needs firm training and supervision around other dogs.
West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier, or "Westie," originated in the 19th century in the western Highlands of Scotland. A pure-white terrier with a fox-like appearance, it was originally bred to hunt otters, foxes, and rats.
Foxhound
The American Foxhound is a U.S. hunting breed refined by George Washington in the 1770s. Energetic, gentle and cheerful but strong-willed and destructive, it suits active homes rather than apartments, and needs strict training and careful vaccination.
German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog, developed in Germany in 1899, is a large, versatile working dog used worldwide as a police, detection, and guide dog, as well as a popular family companion. Confident and capable, it excels at any task.
Australian Silky Terrier
The Australian Silky Terrier, resembling the Yorkshire Terrier but larger, is a true toy terrier from 19th-century Australia. Though small, it is sturdy and a capable ratter, with a bright, playful, and somewhat independent nature.
WireFoxTerrier
The Wire Fox Terrier is a British terrier bred in the 18th century for fox hunting, known for its colorful wiry coat and cheerful, alert nature. Energetic and playful yet highly trainable, it makes a popular family companion that needs regular grooming and careful diet.
Norwich Terrier
The Norwich Terrier is one of the smallest working terriers, developed in early 20th-century England and recognized in 1932. Small yet fearless, sociable and good-natured, it makes an adaptable, easy-to-keep companion that loves exercise.
Komondor
The Komondor is a huge Hungarian livestock guardian famous for its white corded, mop-like coat; it is alert, brave and deeply loyal, and is a guardian rather than a herder.